Senior/Systems & Control Engineer

Automation Manufacturing Solutions Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Automation Manufacturing Solutions Pte Ltd is seeking a talented PC/PLC software professional to design, develop, install, commission and upgrade factory automation equipment for diverse industries. You will create PLC programs tailored to customer needs and participate through all project phases up to buy-off and post-support.

The role requires hands-on PLC expertise, independent customer liaison, and strong troubleshooting and project management skills to deliver on time and within

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in electrical, mechatronics, technology, computer science or equivalent.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams in automation or system integration.
• Knowledge in PLC programming, preferably on Allen Bradley, Omron and Beckhoff.
• Ability to work independently with customers on technical specs and requirements.
• Manufacturing/process engineering background with strong troubleshooting skills.
• Good presentation and communication skills.
• Excellent project management ability.

Responsibilities

• Consult with customers and other departments on project status, proposals and technical issues.
• Use PC/PLC to develop control signals and measure process variables.
• Design and develop PC/PLC software systems using analysis and models.
• Direct software programming and documentation development.
• Write application software to monitor equipment, ensure conformance to specs, and manage data.
• Develop and direct software testing and validation procedures.
• Modify existing software to fix errors or upgrade interfaces.
• Coordinate with engineering staff on hardware/software interfaces and specs.
• Provide technical support and instruction regarding software standards and troubleshooting.
• Develop detailed design for machines’ HMI/UI.
• Write technical reports, manuals, and support documentation.
• Provide technical support regarding electrical equipment standards and troubleshooting.
• Responsible for other roles as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

Project coordination

Technical support

Education

Electrical/Mechatronics/Technology/CS degree or diploma

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Omron

Beckhoff

Job description

MAIN DUTIES:

1. The successful candidate will be part of our PC/PLC software team to support the project design and development, installation, commissioning and upgrading of factory automation equipment and other machine assemblies for customers in the various industries.

2. Design and implement PLC control programs specific to customers and project requirements.

3. He/She will be involved in each phase of the PC/PLC software development process right up to equipment buy-off including post technical support.

4. To assist in planning, organizing, coordinating and implementing projects in timely manner to ensure schedules and customers’ requirements are met.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Consults with customers and/or other departments on project status, proposals and technical issues such as software system design and maintenance.

2. Utilizes PC/PLC to develop control signals, implement control algorithms and measure process variables such as temperatures, pressures and positions.

3. Design and develop PC/PLC software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.

4. Direct software programming and development of documentation.

5. Writes application software to

• Monitor equipment status, operation, and function
• Ensure system operates in conformance with specifications
• Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements

6. Develops and directs software system testing and validation procedures.

7. Modifies existing software to correct errors, to adapt it to new hardware or to upgrade interfaces and improve performance.

8. Consults with engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and software, develop specifications and performance requirements and resolve customer problems.

9. Provides technical support and instruction to staff and customers regarding software standards and troubleshooting

10. Develops detailed design for machines’ HMI / UI.

11. Writes technical reports, manuals and technical support documentation.

12. Provide technical support and instruction to staff and customers regarding electrical equipment standards and troubleshooting.

13. Responsible for any other role as assigned by the Supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Degree/Diploma in Electrical, Mechatronics, Technology, Computer Science or an equivalent degree in a related technical field.

2. Relevant experience working with multi-disciplined project teams, in an automation or system integration environment with exposure across various industries.

3. Knowledge in software and hardware design specializing in PLC programming preferably on Allen Bradley, Omron and BeckHoff.

4. Ability to work independently in designing and liaising with customers on technical specifications and requirements.

5. Possess an excellent manufacturing or process engineering background, a superior mechanical aptitude and proven trouble-shooting skills.

6. Good presentation and communication skills.

7. Excellent project management ability.